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Question of the Day: Rep. Scott Taylor Being Shady?

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The staff of the Hampton Roads Republican representative reportedly collected signatures for an opponent. Huh? Well, a Democratic candidate is already in place, but another Democrat was pushed aside because she has been charged with defrauding the federal government. She decided to run as an independent and Taylor's staff helped her gather signatures to get her on the ballot. One would assume the purpose of helping your "enemy" is to split the Democratic votes.

What do you think about this?

Shady.

Smart.

Both.

(Matt Demlein, WRVA)

Senate Approves End To Rate Freeze

Controversial Bill, According To Some, Could Still Mean Overearnings

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate has passed legislation putting new limits on regulators' ability to lower utilities' electric rates that are currently earning excessive profits. The Senate voted Friday for the bill, which also providing some rebates for past overearnings. The vote came despite warnings from the Attorney General's office and regulators that it could result in billions of dollars in unnecessary costs while also effectively forcing customers to pay twice for some projects.

Supporters of the legislation included Dominion Energy, Appalachian Power, Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam and others. They say the overhaul of state regulations is needed to help Virginia catch up to other states in renewable energy and modernizing the electric grid without incurring dramatic price swings.

A House vote is expected next week.

Photo Credit: Matt Demlein, WRVA

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